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• adding central locking
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:03:46 -0700
  How difficult is it to add central locking to a van that does not have it? Would an 87GL have the necessary wiring? -Mark
• Re: nearly embarassing non-newbie newbie rear hatch lock question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:48:06 -0400
  In the later model Vanagons (my 91 Westy) with central locking the rear hatch is included. However it also can be permanently left locked...
• For Sale: vanagon power door lock actuators, and complete central locking system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:30:07 EDT
  for sale: vanagon power door lock actuators, individually, or as a whole complete central locking system pmail for info chris
• Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:22:12 -0800
  Hi, I am working to get my Central Locking working on my 1986 VanagonGL I am finding myself getting confused. I compared the fuse...
• Re: nearly embarassing non-newbie newbie rear hatch lock question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:30:00 -0700
  My Mom's van with central locking includes the hatch, and that's all I know! Jake On 8/29/06, Florian Speier <groups...
• Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 11:39:57 -0500
  ...Saturday, March 19, 2005 11:22 PM Subject: [VANAGON] Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused. > appear to find that there is no...
• FS: complete vanagon factory central power locking system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 12:57:57 EDT
  ...complete vanagon factory central power locking system. includes all power lock actuators, vacuum lines, relays, etc. fits all vanagons from 80-91 p-mail...
• For Sale: vanagon central power locking system, OEM VW
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:30:44 EDT
  ...vanagon central power locking system. includes all power doorlocks, and actuators, for front doors, slider, and hatch. etc. OEM VW made for vanagon. will...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:56:46 -0800
  > What brand central locking setup did you purchase? I went with a Commando system - alarm, keyless entry and central locking from http://www.slickcar...
• nearly embarassing non-newbie newbie rear hatch lock question
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:00:39 -0700
  hi everyone, we have a n 87 westy with central locking. Now, I always assumed that the central locking would not extend to the...
• for sale: vanagon central power locking system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:35:46 EST
  ...complete vanagon central power locking system. includes all actuators, brackets, lines, wires. from a 1989 vanagon but would fit all vans 80-91. description...
• Re: Sliding door lock info
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 17:30:40 +1200
  ...I have central locking, and the >slider has a little black knob for manually locking it. In order to save >wear and tear on...
• Central Locking Help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 20:14:51 -0700
  Can anyone point me the way to any online articles on rebuilding central locking actuators? I took one apart and want to know how...
• Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 5 May 2011 07:09:20 -0700
  Is there a central locking kit for the '84 Vanagon? Is it a big deal to install (I know how to get the panels...
• Re: central locks?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:14:47 EST
  ...i have some parts vans w/ central locking still on them... it would be a big job IMO chris ************** Biggest Grammy Award surprises of...
• Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 01:33:52 -0600
  ...Huntley wrote: >Hi, > I am working to get my Central Locking working on my 1986 >VanagonGL >I am finding myself getting confused. >I compared...
• vanagon central locking system for sale - wasRe: Power Door Locks-
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 14:54:17 EST
  ...door > lock that will fit an 84'? > > i have a whole factory central locking system for sale for a vanagon.. email if interested chris
• Central Locking question on 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 12:09:03 EST
  ...In my 91 Carat I occasionally have a "central locking meltdown", that is went I deactivate my locks with the key, the locks go...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 12:32:29 -0800
  ...Got to find the red wire that is the + for the Central Locking Circuit. Maybe it needs to be replaced. Thanks Again, Matt >> I...
• Re: Back lock to hatch
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:33:25 -1000
  that late year van is likely to have Central Locking. this exact thing can happen when the well-hidden fuse for the Central Locking...
• Re: nearly embarassing non-newbie newbie rear hatch lock question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:47:04 -0700
  ...hi everyone, we have a n 87 westy with central locking. Now, I always assumed that the central locking would not extend to the...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:17:57 -0800
  ...Aha, but this is an aftermarket central locking system - my '85 didn't come with central locking. The system didn't push enough power...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 May 2011 11:07:08 -0700
  ...Central Locking -- questions > Is there a central locking kit for the '84 Vanagon? Is it a big deal to > install (I know how to...
• Re: Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 22:49:11 -0400
  ...Central Locking > I am continuing to troubleshoot my Central Locking, and am finding that > the back to lock actuators are fine, but the front...
• Funny central locking behaviour ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:58:38 -0700
  Hi guys, I worked on the central locking system. The pass. side did not work at all. I got that fixed and now the...
• Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 21:08:36 -0800
  ...Huntley wrote: >Hi, > I am working to get my Central Locking working on my 1986 >VanagonGL >I am finding myself getting confused. >I compared...
• Only opens when all locked ...
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:15:55 -0700
  Hi all, My rear lock would only open the hatch if I lock all the doors with the central locking feature. When they all...
• Need help locating lock code on rear hatch with central locking system
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 05:56:03 -0700
  ...However, locks with central locking has me baffled. I turned the lock every which way and used a bright light. Still no luck finding...
• Rear hatch lock-2
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:21:15 EDT
  ...Also, since I do not use the central locking can I replace the assembly with one that does not have the central locking assembly...
• Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 13:50:47 -0800
  ...this would be a nice feature to add (I have central locking on my Carat already). I've checked the archives since January 2002...
• Need Vanagon window motor/central locking parts
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 08:20:55 -0800
  ...While I'm in there, I'd like to replace the locking motor on the same door. Anyone have these? Thanks, Jim
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:46:01 -0800
  What brand central locking setup did you purchase? I finally got tired of messing around with the finicky stock setup, and a less than...
• central locks?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:14:41 -0500
  I'm interested in whether I could install a central locking system in my Vanagon. Was that ever an option? Are there any kits...
• I heard them thru the pouring rain..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:56:06 -0700
  Gotcha! I knew the title would grab ya- what I heard last night in he driveway in a downpour was the central locking system...
• Re: Help with central locking system.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:09:30 -0700
  ...Help with central locking system. Hi all, a. how do you remove the door panel? b. The drivers door won't lock (even when...
• 1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:26:19 -0800
  Hi, I am trying to troubleshoot the Central Locking that my Vanagon GL came with. I have found the actuators in the doors, and...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:19:29 -0500
  ...Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com > wrote: > Is there a central locking kit for the '84 Vanagon? Is it a big deal to...
• adding remote door lock/unlock with alarm??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 16:33:31 -0400
  ...I am trying to integrate it into my 87 Westy factory central locking system. The VW door locks appear to want a constant +12v...
• 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:17:04 -0800
  Hi all, I decided to fit an aftermarket central locking and alarm kit into my van, and everything went swimmingly until it came to...
• Re: Reliability or something else? was Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:27:48 -0700
  ...one of these days ....might get the central Locking working ....I've seen many late vans with dodgey central locking too. Whatever Volvo did...
• Re: Question about Central Locking System
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 May 2011 22:48:15 -0400
  ...Question about Central Locking System Hey all, I've got central locking in my van, but have never actually used it (doesn't work...
• Instrument cluster.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 06:38:07 -0800
  ...1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking > Well, the VIN is Higher, so I will check #3. Replacing the other higher > fuse brought the AC back...
• Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 19:16:26 -0700
  I am continuing to troubleshoot my Central Locking, and am finding that the back to lock actuators are fine, but the front two appear...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:48:22 -0700
  Send picture to confirm diagnosis. ;-) David(dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >Hi all, > >I decided to fit an aftermarket central locking and alarm kit into my van, >and...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:07:10 -0600
  ...nothing is "pre-wired". > if you're interested, i have a complete vanagon power/central locking setup for > sale..
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:48:51 -0500
  ...Aha, but this is an aftermarket central locking system - my '85 didn't come with central locking. The system didn't push enough power...
• Re: Need help locating lock code on rear hatch with central locking system
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:19:53 -0600
  > Still no luck finding the > code. Maybe "code red"...? Richard
• Re: adding central locking
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:44:04 EDT
  ...if your interested, i have a complete vanagon power/central locking setup for sale.. chris
• Re: Funny central locking behaviour ...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:05:12 -0700
  At 6/10/2007 11:58 PM, Zoltan wrote: >Hi guys, >I worked on the central locking system. The pass. side did not work...
• Central Locks..
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 23:27:15 -0700
  Okay, so about eight months ago, my central locking stopped working. She's an '87 Wolfy. First, I would lock the driver's side...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Jun 2008 (#2008-670)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:07 EDT
  ...Hi all Vanagonites, This is a central locking trouble. Now, I lock the door and they all = lock then open again. I can't...
• Door lock actuator question
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 09:29:15 -0800
  Are the door lock actuators for late model vanagon central locking systems the same, or unique to passenger/driver sides? Thanks, Jim
• CENTral locking funny ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:32:20 -0700
  I was working on the central locking system. Well, it worked and now it does not. But it does what it did not do...
• Re: central locks?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 08:41:39 -0800
  On 2/6/08, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > > I'm interested in whether I could install a central locking system in...
• Question about Central Locking System
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sun, 1 May 2011 14:22:26 -0500
  Hey all, I've got central locking in my van, but have never actually used it (doesn't work). I've never though to...
• Re: Instrument cluster.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 21:51:21 -0500
  ...1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking > > >>Well, the VIN is Higher, so I will check #3. Replacing the other higher >>fuse brought the AC back...
• Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:28:58 -0800
  For an '87 Vanagaon (non-westy) Van has central locking. Anyone have suggestions for wireless keychain remote add-on (with or without alarm system)?
• Re: Rear Hatch Power Lock
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:48:11 -0500
  ...go to a central locking point and unlock everything. Wait a few seconds. Now lock everything. Now go back and manually lock the back...
• Re: Need Vanagon window motor/central locking parts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 10:44:31 EST
  ...While > I'm in there, I'd like to replace the locking motor on the same door. > > Anyone have these? > > i have power doorlock...
• Re: rear hatch lock problem-more info
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:43:21 -0400
  ...The rear hatch central locking mechanism locks/unlocks with signals from the front door units. And you tried the hatch with central locking manual...